The Rind

I passed by this cute cheese and wine bar on my way back from the farmers market and thought it's so cute. So the next day I stopped by. The place is cheese focused and you can see the wall of cheese selections (nice!!).I sat at the bar where I can see the cheese action. The cheese expert Tammy curates cheeses based on the wine you order which is so cool to watch. For my drink, the staff recommend a Pinot Grigio cuz it's a hot day and I wanted something refreshing. His recommendation is spot on.Based on my white wine. Cheese expert curated for me a cheese plate with three cheeses, crostinis, fruit, nuts and fruit puree.The three cheese are:Bermuda Triangle: soft cheese with a little good funkPecorino: hard cheese with intense savory and goes well with sweet accompaniment Coco Gouda: semi soft cheese (I think?) that very interestingly really got coconut flavor so cool.Service is fantastic. Staff is knowledgeable and friendly and incredibly patient. I'm still very much new to cheese so cheese expert Tammy went into great detail to introduce the cheeses and their characteristics. I definitely wanna come back and try more things!

I had looked at this restaurant a few times in the past, but not gone - don't make my mistake....GO EAT HERE. I went in for meal before a concert at the B Street Theater....it was perfect. I had a grilled cheese with salad and an amazing dessert. The wine choices were great - and as I was a woman eating alone....the great service stood out. Folks chatted (I sat at the bar) and the ambiance was friendly and knowledgeable. I'll go back to eat the amazing cheese choices (when I have time to savor, and maybe share). Don't make the same mistake I made last year....get in the car and go there!

Do you love cheese? Do you love wine? Do you love good vibes? Then the Rind is the place for you! My friend and I had a girls day here recently after another friend consistently bragged about how great this place was so we needed to find out. We had an amazing experience that was both delicious and fun. We ordered the T-Brie-D and Not Your Dad's Mac to share and both dishes were absolutely drool worthy! The T-Brie-D was warm, gooey and, savory. The. Mac and cheese was rich and also savory with my favorite Point Reyes blue cheese. It was easily one of the best mac & cheeses I've ever had. We each had wine to go with the cheesy goodness. I dont recall what I had but I do recall that my friend said the at the Moscato was easily the best moscato she's ever had. The atmosphere was great. The woman behind the bar was helpful and kind. We didn't even ask but when she brought us our sandwich that we planned to share she had it on two plates with two separate side salads. I definitely appreciated that. I was surprised by the music but in a good way. I wasn't expecting reggae and I was here for it. I enjoyed singing along. It was a fun and relaxing vibe. We had unexpected entertainment from someone dancing to the music out front. It was a quirky moment that gave us a good laugh. If you're looking for a cozy spot to enjoy great cheesy food, yummy wine, and a cool vibe then The Rind is the place for you. Cannot wait to come back and enjoy more cheesy goodness! My mouth is drooling just writing this review.

DELICIOUS. I came here during a lunch break and it did not disappoint. The food is amazing - I did not get any drinks from the bar but was impressed with the variety. My favorite things was the roasted tomato soup (comes with a cheese crisp for a nice crunch), and the Triple-Brie-D sandwich. These are must try's. The lobster Mac and cheese is garlicky (I love garlic) and the lobster was delicious. These service was great and the store front is really nice. Although the storefront is small, I was able to get seated right away. I will be back the next time I want a grilled cheese or tomato soup. It's that amazing.

If you are a cheese lover and looking for a cute restaurant then check out The Rind! Went with a friend on a Monday afternoon around 12:30pm and it was not too crowded. We found parking in a garage nearby. I loved the ambiance of the restaurant! It was nicely decorated with plants and flowers, and there was nice background music. There is limited indoor seating. We ordered two glasses of the sparkling Rose, one cheese board, one French Onion grilled cheese with a cup of soup (roasted tomato is the only option), and one Twisted Classic grilled cheese with a cup of soup.Cheese Board (3/5): First time trying a cheese board! Beautiful presentation. Cheeses are already pre-selected so we were glad we didn't have to make another tough decision. We liked the fruit and jam but otherwise, the cheeses were good but nothing particularly unique. For $24, it was a bit expensive.Twisted Classic Grilled Cheese (3.5/5): My friend liked this one over the French Onion but I thought it was a little oily/salty. Would recommend getting the soup with itFrench Onion Grilled Cheese (4.5/5): I liked this one the best. The mustard and onion provided a different flavor and texture that I appreciated. A little oily but delicious sandwich. Also recommend getting the soup with itRoasted Tomato Soup (3.5/5): Paired well with the grilled cheeses. I thought it was a little light on its own and it could be a little more creamy/flavorfulOverall, the food was a little pricey (total was $133 with tip) but it is a unique restaurant and I enjoyed the vibe. Service was good. I would come back to get the French onion grilled cheese again and try the Mac and cheese!

This review is horribly overdue. First I have to say that I admire Sara Arbabian as a female entrepreneur and wonderful contributing member to community. She is part of what makes Sacramento a great place to live! We spent a most wonderful afternoon here. I hadn't been in a while and am kicking myself for letting it go so long. My guest was celebrating her birthday and still gushes about what a wonderful experience it was. The food was just incredible, the service (sorry I didn't get his name) was outstanding, and the whole patio vibe was intoxicating. Seriously, there is something on the menu for everyone. Please support your local community and those who give back to it. It's part of what makes Sacramento amazing.

The service was excellent. Presentation was well arranged. Most items were pleasant for the palate from our charcuterie board. The pear salad was refreshing and tasty. Clean and cozy environment. The one less star is for the small portions. We shared the board and we had to pick up lunch after "lunch".

The Rind has been on my list of places to dine at and it did not disappoint. The roasted tomato soup was very creamy and delicious. By far, one of the best tomato soup in the Sacramento area. The Brie LT was just okay. What I really enjoyed was the lobster Mac. It was extremely cheesy and creamy with loads of flavor in every bite. I love that this dish comes with cherry tomato's. Also, one of the best Mac and cheese in the Sacramento area.

First off, the ambience of this restaurant is amazing! It's so cozy and the service here is great. We got the lobster Mac and cheese and the grilled cheese with apple in it (sorry forgot the name). Honestly the food was good but I don't think it's worth the price point. The grilled cheese was a little bit too sweet for my liking and the lobster Mac and cheese was just okay.

The food here is amazing. I had the T-Brie-D and the cheesecake. it was like having a party in my mouth. The combinations of flavors were incredible. If I could give 6 stars I would. It was a culinary experience that was worth every penny.